Do SS's have a "tuned suspension" oposed to Z28

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05-29-2006 | 02:32 PM

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From: Schiller Park, IL Member: #317

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Originally Posted by MJK

BTW,my SS is an early 2000 model (December 1999)which handles exactly like my 99' WS6 did...So,at least by the old butt'o'meter,its the "higher content" suspension package.Over all I say there is a DEFINATE difference in the suspension feel bewteen a 98' to early 2000 WS6/SS package and a base Z28 or TA/Formula.

That is a definite possibility. My '00 car was a late build (May '00, ASC conversion on 5/23/00), it even had the 241 heads of the '01+ cars. That might explain why the shock/spring part numbers that came up for the car's late model year VIN were the same as Z28/Formula numbers. I'm certain my '00 WS6 didn't have the '98 thru early '00 'full upgrade' WS6/SS suspension package, only the bigger front sway bar of the other '00+ WS6 cars.

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05-29-2006 | 04:36 PM

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i got 17 and 18 inch z06's on my car and while they definately helped in the body roll department my moms ws6 still feels a lot better/tighter.

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06-04-2006 | 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ssmaro

I've got a buddy who is pretty smart with cars, say that SS's came with a tuned suspension and that Z28's didn't. I've always believed him but I've never heard anyone on here talk about it. And what exactly is so great about this "tuned suspension". Thanks

Joel

My 01 Z28 was ordered with the 'Performance Ride and Handling Package' and it is identical to your SS. I have compared my car with other SS owners cars and could find no difference at all.

You could order a Z-28 with various options and the upgraded suspension was one of them...

I still have the factory options 'menu' from when I bought my Z new. Let me know if you need to see it or need any info off of it.

Be glad to help any way I can...